"Anthropology+: Side B of Science" is a book that tells some unpopular stories and rare history about anthropology from the perspective of popular science. It focuses on the intersection of anthropology and other related disciplines, such as archaeology, biology, medicine, sociology, etc. Simply put, anthropology is a discipline that studies human beings themselves. Just as humans have diverse characteristics, anthropology also studies human biology and sociality. In addition, it is also concerned with the origins of various human characteristics and their evolution. However, the book "Anthropology+: Side B of Science" is not a strictly theoretical anthropology textbook, but focuses on interpreting various unknown true stories about the history of anthropology in the broad sense: Did Neanderthals pass depression to us? Will humans be controlled by parasites? Is there a virus worse than Ebola? What special abilities does the legendary "Split-Brain Man" have? Why did 913 people in a South American town choose mass suicide? Why did a Soviet expedition team die suddenly in a snowy mountain overnight? Under the guidance of the author like a documentary director, readers can experience the ins and outs of various events as if they were personally there, and learn the truth and inside story, as well as relevant subject knowledge. More importantly, after gaining insight into the past buried under the dust of historical archives, in addition to being amazed and sighing, we can also appreciate the ubiquitous charm of science and think about the ultimate question of anthropology: Why do humans become what we are today?
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This book is like a mysterious treasure box filled with anthropological curiosities. The author Mianmian is like a considerate tour guide, taking me through the unknown stories. The content in the book opened my eyes and made me think about the nature and future of human beings. I like this kind of book that can not only increase knowledge but also inspire thinking. I recommend it to you!
Well written, it objectively evaluates the impact of science in human society.
It's very interesting [note] Haha, while giving everyone popular science knowledge, he also wrote his own opinions. I recommend everyone to read it👀
Well, how should I put it? I don't think there is any point in reading more books like this. It is interesting and can increase my knowledge [note]
It's so good that I can't stop reading it, interesting and informative, a five-star book
This book is like a mysterious treasure box filled with anthropological curiosities. The author Mianmian is like a considerate tour guide, taking me through the unknown stories. The content in the book opened my eyes and made me think about the nature and future of human beings. I like this kind of book that can not only increase knowledge but also inspire thinking. I recommend it to you!
Well written, it objectively evaluates the impact of science in human society.
It's very interesting [note] Haha, while giving everyone popular science knowledge, he also wrote his own opinions. I recommend everyone to read it👀 Well, how should I put it? I don't think there is any point in reading more books like this. It is interesting and can increase my knowledge [note]
It's so good that I can't stop reading it, interesting and informative, a five-star book
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